MIRAGE OF HEARTSTRINGS

CLUTCHED HEART

It didn't even took a whole day for the the Eldest Pandava to ask for permission from the elders to take their leave, giving solid emergency reason of political works and Rajya related works.

It was hard to send your own family so soon away and while Mata Kunti didn't wanted to go back soon, she decided against it. Though it didn't worked much when the five themselves told that she can stay here for more time and that they will pick her up when she will tell them.

Agreeing to that, Mata Kunti stayed behind and little later Ekalavya also asked for their leave since he has to visit Dwarka too before going back to his Rajya to which they agreed and send Hastinapur's Son-in-law with the daughters.

While it wasn't too much packed in the palace but it still managed to make one feel empty when all the guests left, leaving the remaining family members of house and-

"Bhanje (Nephew)"

-this person with sickingly annoying voice and bad smelling mouth.

It itches Duryodhana about why his Mamashree (maternal uncle) is behaving so much anxious and disturbed when the thing he wished was to make Duryodhana King of Hastinapur. However, despite Duryodhana's suspicion, he decided to ignore his Mamashree, not wanting to doubt his Mamashree for nothing or for future hurting.

"Arya" Duryodhana turn around, finding his wife with his mother, though he knew someone was beside her otherwise she wouldn't had addressed him with this term.

"Maa. Bhanu"

"Putra, some people came from different Rajyas, asking to meet you" And the person aren't some common ones otherwise his mother herself wouldn't had told him. Maybe its time to get back on track now.

TWO MONTHS LATER

The past two months went with palace being chaotic cause of Draupadi and Hidimba's sneaking while Duryodhana getting constantly provoked by his Mamashree to have Heir of Hastinapur while Dushasana and Vikarna has been with Karna from one week due to some work.

Although it still was peaceful cause now! When Draupadi's Sixth month is going on! The sounds of utensils breaking, tears in her eyes that makes Mata Gandhari scold Vikarna and vikarna's on verge crying defeated face. The sixth month as per Ved ji (doctor) came out to be Mood swing month with constant sickness. It pains everyone to see such bright and jumping child too be constantly sick and crying but they can't do anything about it as it is a part of process. Though, Mata Gandhari's never ending support and care with bhanumati & Hidimba's contant effort of trying to cheer her up and Vikarna's presence beside her has definitely didn't wavered nor has his brothers worry for their bhabhishree as they bring everything which is demanded by her, even behind Vikarna's back as sometimes he do refuse some things cause it can be harmful for Draupadi but who would want such happy and kind soul to cry.

At first it was easy but as soon as they got to know that it is just starting from Mata Gandhari, it was as if everyones soul has left their body but still, they all stood determiningly, ready for support anytime but this week-

"When is he going to come back bhratashree?"

-Vikarna's absence has triggered her as she constantly ask Duryodhana about Vikarna's arrival to which he thinks, he has developed a very high patience otherwise by now he would snapped back at anyone but it is sister like sister-in-law and that's why-

"I have sent letter to him, don't worry Draupadi. He will come soon"

-he is ready to see her sulking over his replies as she nodded before turning around to leave but stopped halfway, taking his attention.

"What happened Draupadi?"

"I want to apologise to you"

"For what?"